Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink, Violet
Streak
Green
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For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
Receptive
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Freyja
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
None
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Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Refractive Index
1.655-1.909
1.483-1.487
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.254
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Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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